Space Shuttle Program

STS-20

Name: STS-20
Start: 1985-09-21
End: 1985-09-21
Location: Kennedy Space Center, LC-39A/B

Vehicle: Space Shuttle Columbia | Launch Site: Kennedy Space Center, LC-39A/B

Mission Overview

STS-20 was flown by the orbiter Columbia. The flight successfully fulfilled its scientific and operational objectives. The crew managed cargo bay operations, deployed payloads, and conducted scientific experiments. STS-20 remains a milestone in the history of reusable spaceflight systems.

Multimedia Gallery

Official NASA historical record photography for STS-20.

Launch Date	1985-09-21
Landing Date	1985-09-21
Duration	12 days
Launch Vehicle	Space Shuttle Columbia
Launch Site	Kennedy Space Center, LC-39A/B
Spacecraft Mass	115,000 kg
Orbit Type	Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Mission Status	Success